Towards the end of her life, Chivers said she was finding strength in both of her boys by focusing on, "trying to get out of bed each day, putting one foot in front of the other so that I can spend time with my boys".

"Although I’m restricted in what I can do, I’m still enjoying the little things in life, like a morning coffee with Leigh.

"The reality is unthinkable things happen to ordinary people. I want people to know I am not a fictional concept, but a woman like you or your wife, daughter, mother.

"I am terrified of dying but I want to shine a light on a disease which isn’t picky in its victims. I want a cure for my beautiful Alfie."